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Sobey School of Business 2023-2024 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Sobey School of Business offers admissions to undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines. Its MBA is one of the most coveted courses that is ranked as one of the top 10 in the country by the QS World Rankings. The institute invites applications for the sessional intakes of September, January, and May. It is a prestigious higher education institute of Canada that has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

For admission to MBA at Sobey School of Business, a candidate requires a GPA of 3.0 or above (B or 83-86%) along with a GMAT score of 550 or a GRE equivalent and a work experience of a minimum of 2-3 years. Some other salient points common to the admission process at the institute are listed below.

Applicants may upload the supporting documents while making the online application.
International applicants are advised to complete all admission procedures at least 8 weeks prior to the start date of their program.
All complete applications will be assessed for entrance scholarships by March 1.
Work experience is not mandatory for all courses at the institute but highly recommended by the school.
An interview might also be a specification for some of the graduate programs at the school.

COVID-19 (coronavirus) Admission Updates

Students can begin their online studies once they receive an "approval-in-principle" for a study permit from Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Due to pandemic-related closures, international students who cannot submit all their documentation required for a study permit, but still want to start their studies in another country can apply. A two-stage approval process has been recognized to begin their study plans.
Due to the recent suspensions of activities at English language proficiency testing centers around the world, University is also accepting the Duolingo English test.

Highlights

Application portal	Online portal
Application fee (non-refundable)	CAD 110 for Graduate and CAD 40 for undergraduate
International Queries	international@smu.ca
Academic calendar	Semester based
Intake month	September, January, and May
Financial aid	Scholarships
Admission type	Rolling admission

Sobey School of Business Admission Deadlines

The full-time academic sessions at Sobey School of Business begins in January, May, June, and September. Although there are no fixed admission deadlines for most of its courses at Sobey for international students, applicants are advised to submit all documents in a timely way, for processing before the course registrations start.

International students are advised to apply well in advance because documents can take up to and over 5 weeks to be processed.

Undergraduate Deadlines

Registration for the September and January terms begins	Early May

Graduate Deadlines (September intake)

Science	Deadline
EMBA	N/A
Masters in Applied Economics	May 15 (International)
MBA	May 15 (International)
MBA ( CPA stream )	May 15 (International)

Sobey School of Business International Admissions

Applications from all over the world are accepted at Sobey School of Business. Applicants must provide all the necessary documents in the proper deadline.

How to apply?

Application portal: Online at the University Website

Application fee: CAD 40 for Undergraduate and CAD 110 for Graduate courses.

Basic Admission Requirements:

The applicants are required to submit the following:

Official Transcripts from all institutions attended
For undergraduate courses, Applicants applying from India must have a Higher secondary school certificate awarded standard 12 - with grades of A, B or C.
English proficiency requirements should be fulfilled.
Recommendation letters
A valid passport
Immigration documents

English Proficiency Requirements for International Students

It’s mandatory for all international students to fulfill the institute’s language requirements by submitting proof of one of the tests like TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent. The minimum score for the same is as given below.

English proficiency exam	Minimum score
TOEFL paper-based	550
TOEFL iBT	80
IELTS	6.5
CanTEST	4.5
CAEL	60
Cambridge ESOL exams CAE	Grade A, B or C
Pearson PTE	58

The English proficiency requirement is different for all the courses. For some programs, it may be higher or lower. Applicants must check the minimum acceptable score of IELTS and TOEFL before applying for any course.

Canada Study Permit Process

For studying in Canada, international students require a study permit or Canadian Student Visa. The student must check the information and apply on the ‘Citizenship and Immigration Canada’ website. It will provide complete comprehensive information about getting a study permit. An amount of CAD 150 is charged for the study permit. The following may be required:

A copy of the admission letter.
A copy of the photo page of your passport.
Financial proof
Valid passport
English proficiency

Sobey School of Business Undergraduate Admissions

This regarded among the top colleges in Canada offering undergraduate degrees in commerce. Some of the admission requirements to get into B.Com at Sobey School of Business are:

Admission requirements:

The applicants are required to submit the following:

Filling out the online application form.
Payment of CAD 40 processing fee (non-refundable)
Official transcripts from all the institutions attended.
SAT or ACT scores.
Recommendation form
Additional documentation required by the program

Sobey School of Business Graduate Admissions

With an array of graduate degrees across its huge campus in the field of business administration, finance, technology entrepreneurship, Executive MBA, economics, etc.

Application portal: online portal

Application fee: CAD 110 (non-refundable)

Admission requirements:

The applicants are required to submit the following:

Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended.
Official proof of English language requirements if required
Recommendation form
Essays
Additional documentation required by the program such as GRE or GMAT scores.

Recommendation forms, official test scores, and transcripts should be sent directly to the University in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution or referee in order to be considered official. All the other documents should be emailed to: fgsr@smu.ca

Official documents should be mailed to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Saint Mary's University, 923 Robie road, Atrium building, suite 210. Halifax, NS, Canada- B3H 3C3

Here are some of the requirements for some graduate courses offered:

Requirement	Masters in Applied Economics	Master of Tech Entrepreneurship & Innovation	MBA	Executive MBA	Masters in Finance
Professional CV or resume	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
GPA	75-85%+Supplemental form	83-86%	83-86%+Work experience	83-86%	75-85%
LORs	2	2	2	2	3
IELTS/TOEFL	6.5/80	7.0/92	7.0/100	7.0/92	6.5/80
Essay	Required	Required	Required	Optional	Required
GRE/GMAT scores	Required (550+)	Optional	550+	Required ( exceptions included)	Optional

It is advisable for applicants to fill out their applications with the utmost scrutiny and well within the application deadlines to successfully enroll at the institute and fulfill the aspiration of studying in Canada. After applying, the applicants must check their application status regularly. A minimum of two weeks is required for the processing of applications. After receiving the official letter of acceptance by email, the student must begin the process for the study permit or Visa.

It is recommended that the applicants make the applications prior to the deadline. It may take a few weeks for the successful processing of the application and the arrival of the decision. Students will be notified about admission decisions via email. The acceptance letter will guide the students about the further procedures and requirements.

FAQs

Ques. Is the verification of transcripts required by the Sobey School of Business?

Ans. If the applicant is only provided with one additional transcript, then a verified transcript from the issuing institution will be accepted bySobey School of Business. It must be sent directly to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and research from the host institution in a sealed university envelope bearing an original university seal or stamp.

Ques. Does the translation of transcripts required at Sobey School of Business is written in a language other than English?

Ans. If the transcript is in a language other than English, a notarized translation is required by the Sobey School of Business. In addition to the notarized translation, an original transcript should also be sent.

Ques. What is the minimum requirement for the Duolingo test at Sobey School of Business?

Ans. Sobey School of Business requires a minimum Duolingo English test score of 105 for direct admission to undergraduate programs and 115 for graduate programs. The minimum Duolingo English test score for MBA/MTEI is 125.

Ques. Are any scholarships available for applicants at Sobey School of Business?

Ans. Various scholarships and bursaries are also available for international students at Sobey School of Business. Applicants must check and apply before the deadline.

Ques. When should the applicant apply for a student visa to enroll at Sobey School of Business?

Ans. Selected students of the Sobey School of Business must apply for a study visa at least 8 weeks prior to the start of the course. The length of the process of visa processing is different for all countries.